Central Venous Catheters

A Tender Notice
by THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£8M-£8M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
13 Jul 2022
Delivery
To 15 Aug 2025 (est.)
Deadline
31 Aug 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (‘the authority') acting through its division Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities is undertaking this procurement of supply and delivery of Central Venous Catheters on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. All NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority of other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities’). The main supply route for these products will be via the NDC (National Distribution Centre) based in Larkhall South Lanarkshire.

Lot Division

1 Coated Central Venous Catheters
  • Value: £717K

We require a Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) which will minimise the risk of infection and is for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven suppliers to be awarded.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
2 Non-Coated Central Venous Catheters
  • Value: £588K

We require a Non Coated Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; for use in; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varyinglengths, gauges and Lumens. This Lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked framework, where we envisage seven participants to be awarded.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
3 Paediatric Central Venous Catheters
  • Value: £381K

We require a Paediatric Central Venous Catheter (CVC) for use in, but not limited to; administering medication or fluids that are unable to be taken by mouth or would harm a smaller peripheral vein, to obtain blood tests and to measure central venous pressure. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and# describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. This lot will be a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework, where we envisage seven Suppliers to be awarded.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
4 Midline Catheters
  • Value: £461K

We require a Midline Catheter for longer term IV access which is ideal for patients whose treatment is expected to last more than three (3) days. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 4 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
5 Skin Tunnelling Catheters
  • Value: £437K

We require a Skin Tunnelling Catheter suitable for long term insertion for use in, but not limited to; taking a blood sample, giving medication, giving blood or blood products, giving chemotherapy, intravenous feeding, bone marrow transplantation, and photopheresis. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 5 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this Lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
6 Antimicrobial PICC Lines
  • Value: £3M

We require a Antimicrobial (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 6 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
7 Non Coated PICC's
  • Value: £334K

We require a Non Coated (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) PICC Line, which is used for a prolonged period of time for Chemotherapy or Antibiotic therapy along with the administration of substances that should not be done peripherally. The product should have the required functionality to allow use across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. This product is required in varying lengths, gauges and Lumens. Lot 7 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as a Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training & Support 30
price 70
8 Standard Arterial Line (Seldinger)
  • Value: £999K

We require a Seldinger Arterial Line, which can be inserted in a variety of arteries, the most common sites for placement being the radial and the femoral artery. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 8 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
9 Arterial Cannula (Non Seldinger)

We require a Non Selindger Arterial Cannula which is designed for insertion into peripheral arteries, allowing the for the determination of blood gas estimations or monitoring blood pressure. The product should have the required functionality to maximise insertion life and minimise the risk of failed insertion across the varying environments found across NHS Scotland in a Acute and Community Environment. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 9 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training & Support 30
price 70
10 Single Use IV Saline Pre Filled Syringes
  • Value: £153K

We require a range of Single Use IV Saline Prefilled Syringes (in various sizes) which are designed to help prevent vascular access systems blockage and to clear any medication that may be left at the catheter site which will be used by clinically trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Product must be Single Use, Sterile and Latex Free and be delivered in suitable packaging protecting and describing the product. Lot 10 — We envisage that seven suppliers will be awarded to this lot as Multi Supplier Unranked Framework.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
11 CVC Insertion Packs
  • Value: £643K

We require a CVC Insertion Pack that will contain a range of different consumable products that will be used for central line Insertion by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. The contents of these packs will be agreed with Health Boards on an individual basis. Lot 11 - We envisage seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a Multi supplier unranked award.

Award Criteria
Training/Support 30
price 70
12 Implantable Ports
  • Value: £250K

We require a range of Implantable Ports and associated Needles which NHS Scotland give IV treatments and blood transfusions directly into a vein, which allows easy access to a vein for blood draws. Patients with with cancer, severe infections, kidney failure and IBD may need implanted ports which are implanted by suitably trained personnel across NHS Scotland. Lot 12 - We envisaged seven suppliers being awarded to this lot as a multi supplier unranked award. Potential framework suppliers to are awarded to one or more lots, can list their range of products here as this lot will not be scored nor evaluated.

CPV Codes

  • 33141200 - Catheters

Indicators

  • An E-Catalogue is required.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The values in Sections II.1.5 and II.2.6 cover the full duration of the framework including any extension options that may be exercised. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21301. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: It is a mandatory requirement that potential framework participants agree to support the concept, provision and ongoing development of community benefits provision in relation to this framework. Potential framework participants are required to agree to this mandatory requirement. They are also requested to provide a brief summary of the community benefits that have recently been delivered within Scotland, if at all, and also what impact and outcomes these have achieved. Potential framework participants are required to summarise any proposed community benefits that will be developed and delivered as part of this contract if successful or, alternatively, potential framework participants confirm that they will engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway (CBG). This gateway, developed through requests from suppliers seeking opportunities to support the delivery of community benefits within the contracting region, provides information on community benefit opportunities. The CBG is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland and will be used for tracking and reporting and is an approved compliant route to the realisation of community benefits. For further information please visit NHSS Community Benefit Gateway (SC Ref:695676)

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